Hornady 44 Cal 180gr XTP (Bulk / OEM)

Hornady 44 Cal 180gr XTP

The Hornady 44 Cal 180gr XTP^® is a fast-moving, hard-hitting handgun bullet engineered for personal defense, hunting, and high-performance target shooting. Designed to deliver precise accuracy and reliable terminal performance, this lightweight .44 caliber XTP^® is ideal for revolver shooters seeking a flat-shooting option with devastating expansion. It’s a trusted choice in high-velocity .44 Magnum and .44 Special loads where consistent performance is critical.

Despite its lighter weight, the 180gr XTP^® maintains the deep penetration and uniform expansion that have made this bullet line one of the most popular among handgun hunters and defensive shooters. Its exposed lead tip initiates expansion on impact, while the carefully tapered jacket and swaged core ensure the bullet holds together as it passes through the target. This results in large, consistent wound channels and rapid energy transfer.

The drawn gilding metal jacket covers the nose of the bullet, reducing lead fouling and supporting smooth, reliable feeding. Internal serrations around the hollow point cavity control the expansion process, allowing the bullet to perform across a broad range of velocities—from standard pressure loads to full-power magnum rounds.

To assist with secure cartridge assembly, Hornady adds a precision-formed cannelure prior to final shaping. This ensures consistent crimping, which is particularly important when reloading for high-pressure revolver cartridges. Whether you’re prepping a hunting load or stocking up for defensive carry, the Hornady 44 Cal 180gr XTP is also available in bulk bullets packaging for economical reloading without sacrificing quality.

CONTROLLED EXPANSION

Precise serrations divide the XTP^® into symmetrical sections, strategically weakening the jacket and initiating controlled expansion even at low velocities.

NO EXPOSED LEAD

The gilding metal jacket protects the nose of the bullet, so the hollow cavity functions properly on impact and ensures proper feeding in semi-automatics.

SWAGED CORE

Total uniformity of core density ensures balanced expansion as well as in-flight stability.

DRAWN GILDING METAL JACKET

Expansion is controlled by varying jacket thickness down the length of the XTP, providing a definite advantage over plated bullets with a uniform jacket thickness over the entire bullet.

CANNELURE

On revolver bullets, the cannelure helps achieve accurate, consistent crimping. All cannelures are applied before the final forming process to eliminate any distortion to the finished bullet.

• .44 Cal 180gr XTP^® Hollow Point Bullet
• Ideal for Personal Defense, Hunting, and Target Shooting
• Reliable Expansion and Deep Penetration at Various Velocities
• Bulk Packaged – Great for Reloaders Seeking Bulk Bullets

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